I need Thee, precious Jesus
For I am full of sin
My soul is dark and guilty
My heart is dead within
I need the cleansing fountain
Where I can always flee
The blood of Christ most precious
The sinner's perfect plea
I need Thee, precious Jesus
I need a friend like Thee
A friend to soothe and comfort
A friend to care for me
I need the heart of Jesus
To feel each anxious care
To bear my every burden
And all my sorrow share
I need Thee, precious Jesus
I need Thee day by day
To fill me with Thy fulness
To lead me on my way
I need Thy Holy Spirit
To teach me what I am
To show me more of Jesus
To point me to the Lamb
I need Thee, precious Jesus
And hope to see Thee soon
Encircled with Thy glory
And seated on Thy throne
There with Thy blood-bought children
My joy shall ever be
To praise Thee, precious Jesus
To gaze, my Lord, on Thee
There with Thy blood-bought children
My joy shall ever be
To praise Thee, precious Jesus
To gaze, my Lord, on Thee
